The prime minister also criticised India for violating the ceasefire agreement, saying that “people of Pakistan and armed forces are fully capable of defending the country”. The prime minister categorically stated that there is no confrontation between institutions as the constitution has clearly provided power to every institution. Answering a question, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said the new chairman for the Senate would be nominated after consultation. He said Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Shah would be consulted about caretaker prime minister at an appropriate time. The PM said surplus electricity is available in the country and the promise of Nawaz Sharif to end the power crisis is being fulfilled.

Source: Pakistan Today February 15, 2018 10:32 UTC